Strategic Capacity & Inventory Planner

Irving Consumer Products Limited; Dieppe; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product purchase program

Training & development opportunities

Growth and progression opportunities

Hybrid flexible work options

Job summary

Irving Consumer Products is seeking a Capacity Planner to optimize production planning across sites in Canada. You will develop weekly and monthly production plans, model scenarios, and coordinate with procurement and manufacturing.

The role requires APICS CPIM certification (or progress), strong analytical and Excel skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. Join a team focused on growth, efficiency, and reliable service, with hybrid work options and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in a related field, APICS CPIM certification (or in progress), or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a big-picture perspective while effectively managing day-to-day priorities
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Produce and provide to the sites weekly & monthly production requirements
• Provide scenarios to the business to mitigate supply demand constraints
• Provide sourcing analysis due to manufacturing changes/trim optimization
• Effectively evaluate sourcing constraints based on paper grade, basis weight and family
• Review weekly current and projected inventory levels to target
• Adjust safety stock and cycle stock levels per the established process
• Report excess, aged & obsolete inventory levels
• Develop inventory build / warehousing impacts
• Communicate capacity plans and operational impacts to the manufacturing facility.
• Manage planning scenarios to address capacity constraints.
• Respond to reporting queries and prioritize item setup
• Monitor weekly Key Performance Indicators
• Maintain JD Edwards item status
• Ensure service levels
• Process Production schedules charges / demand change request
• Ensure check inventory availability for order

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational abilities

Verbal and written communication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma

APICS CPIM certification (or in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Irving Consumer Products is seeking a Capacity Planner to optimize production planning across sites in Canada. You will develop weekly and monthly production plans, model scenarios, and coordinate with procurement and manufacturing.

The role requires APICS CPIM certification (or progress), strong analytical and Excel skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. Join a team focused on growth, efficiency, and reliable service, with hybrid work options and opportunities